Nevada is dismissed by many as being a desert plain, an enormous arid expanse lit up only by the lights of Las Vegas. However, this vast and desolate landscape offers much more than just glittery pockets of casino-fuelled hedonism.
The 7th largest state in America, it features some awesome landscapes and breath-taking national parks. From the deep-cut gorges of the Red Rock Canyon to the perfectly flat, white expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats, the 90,000 acre wilderness of the Ruby Mountains to the limestone caverns and mini-glaciers of the Great Basin National Park, the splendour of the scenery won’t fail to amaze.
Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, is a particular draw for tourists. Surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, it is home to 18 ski resorts as well as outdoor activity centres that offer everything from white-water rafting and kayaking to cycling and golf. Reno, a miniature Vegas, is another popular attraction. A bubble of bright lights, roulette wheels and kitsch shows, overshadowed by looming snow-capped mountains and spectacular scenery, it is a magnet for hedonists and adrenaline-junkies alike.
Nevada is a paradox of glitzy glamour and awesome scenery, man-made pizazz and rugged, raw nature, you could spend weeks in Nevada and still only scrape the surface.
Set on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Bracken is a perfect location for visiting the casinos, shows and other attractions of Sin City, as well as numerous other highlights, such as the Hoover Dam.
A weekend in Vegas is a once in a lifetime experience. A dizzying metropolis of roulette wheels and slot machines, ritzy hotels and glitzy cocktail bars, extravagant entertainments and glamorous shows, it is the heart of hedonism.
Winchester is located in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, and includes part of the famous Las Vegas strip. A glitzy and glamorous part of town, casinos and super-clubs keep the party going all night.
Whatever you’re after for your holiday to Nevada, we’ve got what you’re looking for and at a great price too. Resorts, hotels, self-catering, full board; Thomas Cook is a one stop shop for your perfect trip – book your holiday to Nevada and all you have to do is relax.
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